Gigi Gryce - The Hap'nin's

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1960
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 39:51
Size: 91,6 MB
Art: Front

(7:37)  1. Frankie And Johnny
(5:40)  2. Lover Man
(6:36)  3. Minority
(8:06)  4. Summertime
(4:07)  5. Nica's Tempo
(7:43)  6. Don't Worry 'Bout Me

Altoist Gigi Gryce, who would retire from playing altogether within a couple of years, leads his promising 1960 quintet on this CD reissue. Trumpeter Richard Williams and pianist Richard Wyands take fine solos on the six jazz standards (two of which, "Minority" and "Nica's Tempo," were Gryce's best-known tunes) while bassist Julian Euell and drummer Mickey Roker are fine in support. The hard bop set has its strong moments even this group was largely forgotten after Gryce's retirement. Worth investigating.

~ Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-hapnins-mw0000177199

Personnel:  Gigi Gryce (alto saxophone); Richard Williams (trumpet); Richard Wyands (piano); Julian Euell (bass); Mickey Roker (drums).

The Hap'nin's

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